Parameter
| Biomarker | PTX3 | Full name | n-pentamer 3 | Molecular Type | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, disease assessment, prognosis judgment |
| Disease | pneumonia | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Lung | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum (immunoassay technology) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Long-chain Pentraxin family members, early inflammatory sensitive indicators, rapid secretion of lung parenchymal cells and immune cells during pneumonia, higher specificity than traditional inflammatory indicators | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Research validation / clinical application: It can distinguish between infectious and non-infectious lung inflammation | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Combined with CRP and PCT, it can improve the accuracy of pneumonia diagnosis | ||||